History of Venice

In 1977 Jack & Mary Weger had a dream to open an Italian Resturant & Pizzeria. They moved from Long Beach, Long Island N.Y. to Tucson and had a Restaurant built. It opened on Dec. 12, 1977. The First location about 1200 sq. ft. was at Speedway & Camino Seco. Venice Pizzeria as it was known then served Pizza, salad, sandwiches and Italian Specialties. All Sauces, pizza dough, Sausage, meatballs, Lasagna, eggplant were Homemade. Soon Their daughters Cindy & Wendy became of age where they could help.Cindy has worked in the Family Buisness since she was 11. Wendy worked for 6 years and went on to work for a Tucson Country Club. She returned on Sept 4, 2001. That buisness lasted 23 years. We decided to relocate when our lease was purchased by a developer. Venice Restaurant & Pizzeria now located at 7848 E. Wrightstown Rd. is larger 2300 sq. ft.

The Venice Pizzeria

wins Gold Plate.

This year"s recipient of the Gold Plate Award for outstanding cleanliness is the Venice Pizzeria. A locally owned and operated full service establishment on the East Side. It was chosen by the sanitarians of Pima County Health Department for it's fine record in maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Mary Weger accepted the award at the opening ceremony for the 1984 Trade Show.

Look how young and skinny we are!!

Venice Restaurant & Pizzeria Has won the Prestigious -

1984 Gold Plate Award -

1997 Copper Certificate -

2000 Silver Certificate.

The New location -- Venice Restaurant & Pizzeria located at 7848 E. Wrightstown Rd. At Catalina Village - Pantano & Wrightstown. Featuring - Italian Specialties - Desserts - Full Bar - Patio - Specials from the Grill. Catering off premise to parties up to 150 people. See " New Location " Next page